This 'Latinos Para Trump' sign doesn't seem right

Even though Donald Trump doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to Latino issues, at the RNC last night there appeared to be a dedicated group of supporters holding signs that said “Latinos Para Trump.”

Indeed, some questioned whether the group was in fact Latino, though obviously one can be both light-skinned and Latino. The more damning evidence that this group may not be who it claims: Well, that sign's not Spanish.

This sign doesn't even say Latinos for Trump; that would be "Latinos por Trump" (not "para"). https://t.co/FL4clLugpu

The proper grammar for that sign, which translates to “Latinos for Trump,” should be “Latinos por Trump,” not “para.” According to fluent Spanish speakers at the Daily Dot, it’s a common error, especially if Spanish is not your first language. However, it’s a common error that could be solved with a quick Google search.

According to one language guide, “por” is used more when meaning “in support of,” while “para” suggests the object is more of a gift. So unless the Latinos are offering themselves up to Trump for sacrifice, “por” seems to be the proper grammatical term.

The 25k-strong Facebook group “Latinos and Hispanics for Donald Trump” could not confirm the sign holders were part of its group. "We don't print any material, nor organize any physical events," said a spokesperson. "Our page 'members' are very active and very likely they are part of this group. But in short, the organizers of this page did not print them."

At the RNC, Latino representation seemed generally low. There were just 133 delegates that identify as Latino present. However, one of them, Kentucky State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, was photographed carrying one of the signs.